Forklift Inspection, Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 502 Contracting Squadron, JBSA Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) TX, is conducting a Sources Sought for Forklift Inspection, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair Services for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Logistics Branch (HNCL) at Port San Antonio and Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due February 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide non-personal services, including all management, tools, manuals, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor, to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair services on forklifts. All work must adhere to commercial and industrial standards. Key requirements from the PWS include:
- Quarterly preventative maintenance (PM) inspections following specified manuals.
- Emergency repair services within 48 hours for inoperable or unsafe equipment.
- Replacement of identified parts during PMs and emergency repairs.
- Submission of quarterly inspection reports detailing performed and scheduled inspections, emergency repairs, and parts replaced. Services are required for forklifts located at Port San Antonio and JBSA Lackland, with potential for equipment list adjustments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 811310 (Maintenance of Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Response Due: February 1, 2026, by 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
This Sources Sought is for market research to identify interested, capable, responsible, and qualified contractors. The information gathered will help determine the method of procurement in accordance with FAR Part 10.
Additional Notes
Submission of information is strictly voluntary. Interested parties are invited to suggest alternate NAICS codes if they believe the assigned code (811310) is incorrect. Special Requirements (from PWS): Contractor must furnish all necessary materials and equipment, manage waste disposal (including hazardous waste), ensure personnel are U.S. citizens with NCIC checks, coordinate work with the Government representative 24 hours in advance, and register with the BASE HAZMAT PHARMACY before bringing chemicals on base. Access to JBSA Lackland is via the Growden Rd gate. Contact: Naomi Kabi (naomi.kabi.1@us.af.mil).